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We have just returned from our family holiday in Mauritius (itโ€™s winter over there - Who knew)!The temperatures are a pe...
03/09/2026

We have just returned from our family holiday in Mauritius (itโ€™s winter over there - Who knew)!

The temperatures are a perfect 25 - 30 degrees on average in the summer (depending on which part of the island you visit) - Yes itโ€™s tropical, which means the odd shower now and again (but you get that in the height of the summer in tropical countries) and check out the rainbow ๐ŸŒˆ

I often get asked if thereโ€™s much to do for children in Mauritius, and what itโ€™s like for families - With 4 children ranging from 4-10 there is so much for them. They become such happy balanced kids having freedom to find what they enjoy. No overstimulation, pure chill, boats, kayaks, peddle-boats, wind-surfing, diving, snorkeling, football, water-polo, volleyball and mixing with children from other countries and communicating with them and not a device in site. It is very special and magical and has definitely helped them grow in confidence and self-esteem.

The colours, the culture, calmness and happiness are hard to put in to words. The Mauritian flag ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡บ means so much more than you think:

๐Ÿ”ด Represents the struggle for freedom and independence.
๐Ÿ”ต Represents the Indian Ocean where Mauritius is located.๐ŸŸก Represents the new light of freedom shining over the island.
๐ŸŸข Represents the agriculture and year-round greenery of the land.

We flew via Dubai from Birmingham this year (we usually fly direct from Gatwick but indirect was significantly cheaper). There were no issues in the Middle East.

We are massive fans of Beachcomber Resorts in Mauritius. They have hotels in some of the best locations on the Island and the service is always top-notch.

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡บ AND THEY HAVE A HUGE 30% OFF SALE RUNNING CURRENTLY ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡บ

This is the 3rd time we have visited Mauritius in August and it wonโ€™t be the last ๐Ÿ๏ธ

If youโ€™ve been thinking about trying something new with the children, get in touch and letโ€™s get you on your way to paradise ๐Ÿค

Beachcomber Tours

Forget the beach. Next summer, do mountains. โ›ฐ๏ธโ˜€๏ธYes, the Dolomites are epic for skiing - but summer here? Alpine lakes,...
29/08/2026

Forget the beach. Next summer, do mountains. โ›ฐ๏ธโ˜€๏ธ
Yes, the Dolomites are epic for skiing - but summer here? Alpine lakes, incredible trails, cosy rifugios, and views that stop you in your tracks.

๐ƒ๐Œ ๐ฆ๐ž ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ซ๐ญ ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ .
๐’๐ข๐ง๐ž๐š๐ | ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ—๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ–๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ’

๐Ÿฆ SIMPLY KRUGER & ZANZIBAR ๐ŸŒด10 nights from ยฃ3,199ppSometimes simple is exactly the point. A few unforgettable moments, a...
27/08/2026

๐Ÿฆ SIMPLY KRUGER & ZANZIBAR ๐ŸŒด
10 nights from ยฃ3,199pp

Sometimes simple is exactly the point. A few unforgettable moments, a couple of bucket list ticks, and time to soak it all in.

Start at Khaya Ndlovu Safari Manor - the only lodge in this private Big 5 reserve, overlooking a waterhole with the Drakensberg Mountains in the distance. Twice-daily game drives, park fees & all meals included โœ…

Then itโ€™s sunsets over Zanzibar ๐ŸŒ… 5 nights at Breezes Beach Club & Spa on one of the islandโ€™s most beautiful white sand beaches. Palm trees, poolside loungers, pure relaxation.

Plusโ€ฆ stay 5 nights, pay for 4. A free night in paradise, on us ๐ŸŽ

โœจ WHATโ€™S INCLUDED

๐Ÿ˜ 4nts Khaya Ndlovu Safari Manor, Luxury Safari Tent โ€“ Full Board
๐Ÿ™๏ธ 1nt Peermont Dโ€™Oreale Grande, Johannesburg โ€“ B&B
๐Ÿ–๏ธ 5nts Breezes Beach Club & Spa, Zanzibar, Deluxe Room โ€“ Half Board
โœˆ๏ธ Flights, private transfers & internal flights
๐Ÿš™ Twice-daily game drives + all park & conservation fees

FROM ยฃ3,199PP

๐Ÿ“… 19th November 2026 departure
Flying from Gatwick, Heathrow, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Glasgow & Dublin - options for every airport ๐Ÿ›ซ

๐Ÿ“ฒ Ready to book or want to know more? Contact Sinead on 07557908804

*Prices based on 2 sharing, subject to change.

โœจ๐Ž๐๐‹๐˜ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ• ๐–๐„๐„๐Š๐„๐๐ƒ๐’ ๐‹๐„๐…๐“ ๐”๐๐“๐ˆ๐‹ ๐‚๐‡๐‘๐ˆ๐’๐“๐Œ๐€๐’ โœจThe sun's barely taken its hat off from summer, but as we roll into the "Ber" mo...
27/08/2026

โœจ๐Ž๐๐‹๐˜ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ• ๐–๐„๐„๐Š๐„๐๐ƒ๐’ ๐‹๐„๐…๐“ ๐”๐๐“๐ˆ๐‹ ๐‚๐‡๐‘๐ˆ๐’๐“๐Œ๐€๐’ โœจ

The sun's barely taken its hat off from summer, but as we roll into the "Ber" months, now's the time to get booked on to something truly magical - with your own personal travel agent looking after every detail. ๐ŸŽ„

Give your loved ones the most magical Christmas of their lives on our LAPLAND TRIP OF A LIFETIME โœˆ๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ

๐Ÿ“… Departs Birmingham - 7th December 2026 ๐Ÿ’ฐ From just ยฃ1,300pp - fully inclusive, no hidden extras

Included: reindeer sleigh ride ๐ŸฆŒ, husky sledding ๐Ÿบ, snowmobiling with Speedy Sam ๐Ÿ›ท, a private family meeting with Santa ๐ŸŽ…, the We Found Santa party ๐ŸŽ‰, all meals, flights with Jet2 โœˆ๏ธ, transfers, snow suits & boots, 22kg luggage, 3 nights across 5 stunning resorts, and 100% ATOL protection.

Spaces WILL sell fast - don't let this be the Christmas you wish you'd booked.

๐Ÿ“ฒ Message Sinead to secure your spot: 07557908804

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ๐‹๐ˆ๐๐„๐‘๐“๐˜ ๐…๐€๐๐€๐˜, ๐“๐”๐‘๐Š๐„๐˜ - ๐Œ๐€๐˜ ๐‡๐€๐‹๐… ๐“๐„๐‘๐Œ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ• ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ๐…๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ยฃ๐Ÿ,๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“๐ฉ๐ฉ | ๐Ÿ• ๐ง๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ, ๐€๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ˆ๐ง๐œ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฌBeachfront on the stunning ...
25/08/2026

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ๐‹๐ˆ๐๐„๐‘๐“๐˜ ๐…๐€๐๐€๐˜, ๐“๐”๐‘๐Š๐„๐˜ - ๐Œ๐€๐˜ ๐‡๐€๐‹๐… ๐“๐„๐‘๐Œ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ• ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ๐…๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ยฃ๐Ÿ,๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“๐ฉ๐ฉ | ๐Ÿ• ๐ง๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ, ๐€๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ˆ๐ง๐œ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฌ

Beachfront on the stunning Calis coastline, with NINE pools, an aqua park, kids' club and an adults-only cocktail bar & restaurant - this one really does have something for everyone. ๐Ÿ–๏ธ

โœ… Return flights from Manchester โœ… 22kg baggage + 10kg hand luggage โœ… All Inclusive Plus โœ… Express transfers

Based on 2 adults + 2 children, departing Thu 27 May 2027.

Sea views at every turn, spacious modern rooms, a relaxing spa and an entertainment programme to keep everyone happy - do as much or as little as you like. โœจ

๐Ÿ“ฒ Message Sinead to book: 07557 908804

๐ŸŒด ๐‹๐”๐—๐”๐‘๐˜ ๐๐€๐‹๐ˆ & ๐‹๐Ž๐Œ๐๐Ž๐Š ๐ˆ๐’๐‹๐€๐๐ƒ ๐‡๐Ž๐ ๐ŸŒด ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ ๐ง๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ยฃ๐Ÿ,๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“๐ฉ๐ฉIndonesia, but not as you know it. Start with 5 nights at The...
23/08/2026

๐ŸŒด ๐‹๐”๐—๐”๐‘๐˜ ๐๐€๐‹๐ˆ & ๐‹๐Ž๐Œ๐๐Ž๐Š ๐ˆ๐’๐‹๐€๐๐ƒ ๐‡๐Ž๐ ๐ŸŒด ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ ๐ง๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ยฃ๐Ÿ,๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“๐ฉ๐ฉ

Indonesia, but not as you know it. Start with 5 nights at The Oberoi Beach Resort Bali - tropical gardens, that iconic yellow-umbrella pool, sunset cocktails and sea views for days. Then ferry over to Lombok for 5 more nights of quiet beaches, elegant villas and space to truly switch off. ๐Ÿ๏ธ

โœ… 10 nights across two Oberoi Beach Resorts โœ… Daily breakfast โœ… Private transfers + ferry โœ… Flights included โœ… 20% off in Bali, 15% off in Lombok

From ยฃ2,715pp, based on 3rd May 2027 departure (2 sharing).

Twin-island luxury, effortlessly done. โœจ

๐Ÿ“ฒ ๐Œ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐š๐ ๐ž ๐’๐ข๐ง๐ž๐š๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐›๐จ๐จ๐ค: ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ—๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ–๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ’

โœˆ๏ธ ๐Ž๐”๐“ ๐Ž๐… ๐Ž๐…๐…๐ˆ๐‚๐„ (๐ฐ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ... ๐ฌ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ ๐จ๐Ÿ!) โœˆ๏ธFrom 21st August until 3rd September 2026, I'll be jetting off to the stunning Vic...
21/08/2026

โœˆ๏ธ ๐Ž๐”๐“ ๐Ž๐… ๐Ž๐…๐…๐ˆ๐‚๐„ (๐ฐ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ... ๐ฌ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ ๐จ๐Ÿ!) โœˆ๏ธ

From 21st August until 3rd September 2026, I'll be jetting off to the stunning Victoria Beachcomber in Mauritius! ๐ŸŒด

I know there's a bit of a taboo around travelling to places like Mauritius and the Maldives in August - this will be our 3rd time going in the summer holidays, and I'll be sharing lots of content and the honest reality while I'm there, so you can see for yourselves. ๐Ÿ‘€ So make sure you follow along!

Mauritius can work out cheaper than a Turkey summer holiday for a family - Why do think we go so much? Keep your eyes peeled for offers that I will be sharing too.

I'll have limited access to messages while away. If you're in resort or travelling during these dates, you'll already have heard from me directly.

๐‹๐จ๐จ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐จ ๐›๐จ๐จ๐ค? Send your enquiry via WhatsApp, Messenger or email as normal - I'll be checking twice a day and working through them in priority order. ๐Ÿ“ฒ

Thank you all for your continued support. Booking through me means peace of mind and real, personal support every step of the way, and it means supporting a small business - mine and my family's. Every single booking means the world, and I'm so grateful. ๐Ÿค

Speak soon, Sinead x

Ever wondered when it best to book your next trip - Here's a little guide to help you know when to get in touch with me ...
20/08/2026

Ever wondered when it best to book your next trip - Here's a little guide to help you know when to get in touch with me for the best availability and opportunities for the trips you are looking for

Get in touch on 07557 908804 to plan your next trip

๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ ๐“๐‡๐„ ๐๐„๐’๐“ ๐Ž๐… ๐•๐ˆ๐„๐“๐๐€๐Œ & ๐‚๐€๐Œ๐๐Ž๐ƒ๐ˆ๐€ ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ญ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“ ๐ง๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ยฃ๐Ÿ,๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ—๐ฉ๐ฉFrom the buzzing streets of Hanoi to a dreamy overnight crui...
19/08/2026

๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ ๐“๐‡๐„ ๐๐„๐’๐“ ๐Ž๐… ๐•๐ˆ๐„๐“๐๐€๐Œ & ๐‚๐€๐Œ๐๐Ž๐ƒ๐ˆ๐€ ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ญ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“ ๐ง๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ยฃ๐Ÿ,๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ—๐ฉ๐ฉ

From the buzzing streets of Hanoi to a dreamy overnight cruise through Halong Bay, riverside charm in Hue and Hoi An, the energy of Ho Chi Minh City, and a fitting finale among the ancient temples of Angkor in Siem Reap - this is Southeast Asia at its very best. โœจ

โœ… 15 nights across 6 handpicked hotels & a Halong Bay cruise โœ… Daily breakfast โœ… Private transfers โœ… Flights included

From ยฃ2,549pp, based on 4th May 2027 departure (2 sharing).

Big-ticket highlights, well-earned downtime, and an itinerary that can be tailored to you - even add a beach break or city stopover if you're not ready to head home. ๐ŸŒ…

๐Ÿ“ฒ Message Sinead to start planning: 07557908804

๐Ÿ‘€ ๐„๐˜๐„ ๐’๐๐˜... ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐  ๐จ๐ฉ๐ž๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ข๐ง ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ• ๐Ÿ‘€Let's just say I can guarantee a few of my customers will be some of the first t...
18/08/2026

๐Ÿ‘€ ๐„๐˜๐„ ๐’๐๐˜... ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐  ๐จ๐ฉ๐ž๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ข๐ง ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ• ๐Ÿ‘€

Let's just say I can guarantee a few of my customers will be some of the first through the door when this one "soft launches" (see what I did there? ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿงด).

I've got a good handful of clients who LOVE being amongst the first to stay at a brand new resort - not just for the bragging rights of "I was there before it was cool," but because pre-opening prices are usually a fraction of what they'll be once the reviews roll in, the celebrities have stayed and everyone else catches on. ๐Ÿ’ธ

New builds, fresh pools, untouched beaches, no crowds yet... and a price tag that won't last.

Do you love soft furnishings, aesthetically pleasing hotels and resorts, and calming decor? This is for you. ๐Ÿค

I can't reveal where just yet ๐Ÿคซ but if you want to be one of the first to know (and first to book), drop me a comment below or a message and I will add you to my priority list when the resort goes on sale ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ“ฒ Or contact me directly: 07557908804

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